Hills Review

In this episode of the Film Club Podcast, the guys talk about Disney adapting animated films into live action films (:14). Then they begin to talk about the casting choices (4:24) and the affects these live action adaptations have on the original films (7:25). They also talk about Detective Pikachu (14:14) the Sonic trailer (14:43), and Kevin Hart/Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. And as always, the crew ends with movie recommendations (20:46). Movie Recommendations: Brandon: King Kong (2005) Aubrey: A Quiet Place Anthony: Journey’s End Rj: Little Shop of Horrors

In this episode of the Film Club Podcast, the crew talks about their most anticipated movies for the year (00:31). We also predict the turnouts for those films (15:25) as well as recommend movies (23:00). Movie Recommendations: Brandon: Den of Thieves RJ: Submarine Matt: Casino Royal (2006) Anthony: Iron Sky David: Basic Aubrey: Triple Frontier

In this edition of the Film Club Podcast, the group takes a deep dive into the 2019 Oscar Award Ceremony. They discuss various awards such as Best Original Score (3:25), Best Production Design (11:31), Best Picture (24:27) and more! They also take a look at the award ceremony overall (28:36), and end with recommended movies (30:45). Movie Recommendations: Brandon: “Watchmen” Matt: “The Raid: Redemption” Matt: “If Beale Street Could Talk” Anthony: “Cold Pursuit” Aubrey: “What Happened to Monday”

In this edition, we feature highlights from the High School East lecture series. Produced by the Pegasus Literary Magazine, the series continued this month when Regina Calcaterra -- the New York Times bestselling author of Etched in Sand -- visited East to speak to 11th graders about her gripping and powerful memoir.

In this edition of the Film Club Podcast, the crew discuss the Fyre Festival Documentary on Netflix (:44) and Hulu (16:24). They also talk about the rivalry between Netflix and Hulu (20:30), Original Content (25:21), the future of movie streaming platforms (26:58), Movie recommendations (32:05) and more! Movie Recommendations: Anthony: “They Shall Not Grow Old”; “Green Book” David: “A Silent Voice” Brandon: “Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened” Aubrey: “John Wick 3” (Trailer)

In this edition, we include excerpts from New York State Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul’s comments during her visit to High School East on January 10th, where she came to propose legislation designed to keep schools safe. We stop by the construction of the 2019 art history installation, entitled “The Divided States of America”, which is a commentary on the divisions in our country, as well as on school-related violence. To conclude, we ask members of the High School East community whether or not they feel safe in school

In this edition, we get special access to this year’s Fall Drama -- 12 Angry Jurors -- which is being performed in mid-December. Next, several High School East students and Dr. Strong share their opinions on the schoolwide ID tag rule. Finally, we stop by the recent blood drive that took place in the East Gym to talk with the organizer of the event and a few students who were donating to help those in need.

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Although graduation is months away, many seniors are spending the fall trying to figure out what they’ll do after high school. In this edition, we will hear candid thoughts from students who are in the middle of the college application process. Next, we will listen in on this year’s mini-college day to hear advice from a few college recruiters. We’ll also spend time with a former High School East student who recently joined the marines. He, and a few other servicemen, recently stopped by to talk to interested students. Next, the November Community Calendar provides a list of important dates and upcoming events for the weeks ahead. Concluding this month’s edition is a preview of a new Hills Review feature that we will be launching in the coming days: the Film Club podcast. **Click the logo on the left to return to the main menu**

In this edition, we take you to one of the largest sporting events ever held at High School East: the 2018 homecoming football game. For this month’s “students in the hall” opinion segment, we find out what students think could be done to make our school a better place. Next, members of the astronomy club will tell us what celestial events to look for in the skies this autumn. Be sure to keep listening at the end of the podcast for the Community Calendar: a list of important dates and upcoming events for the weeks ahead.